Sunday, October 23, 2011

Miss Amber wants to weld? What?

Oh were does one begin on a tale such as this. First the deal with Miss Amber is she is renowned for being well manual labor/tool using inept and well to be quite honest there in lies the charm of this gal. You see it is no secret that the girls first run in with tools was when Miss Ryan asked her to hammer something over a year ago and well we all know that was well just the beginning of her Cowgirl Education. Since then she has learned how to use the screw driver both the Philips and the Standard and well if I have jacked those up or if they are the same type I apologize. (star one and flat one) As we discussed time and time again Miss Amber could take you through a Black Friday crowd of shoppers with the stealth of a secret service agent on a mission, but you ask the girl to build, assemble, or hang something and well there is a look of confusion, puzzlement, and utter shock. To say the least its simply just not the way she rolls.

This being said you can imagine the utter shock and horror that Miss Ryan had when Miss Amber up and texts that she is going to weld. Oh ya you read that right it is not a typo, the girl said she was going to weld! Straight up the reaction was "Saints preserve us!" Miss Ryan was understandably in shock and I doubt that getting the text stating "Just got told I can not wear a ruffle jacket or jewelry! Seriously?" from Miss Amber did not put Miss Ryan at ease! For you see silly Miss Ryan even made the mistake of recommending that Miss Amber not wear Carharts! Oh if that wasn't hysterical I truly don't know what is! I mean Miss Amber doesn't own Carharts bahahahaha.

Why was Miss Amber wanting to weld? Ah you see there has been much speculation about this. First thought was that she was on a Triple Shot high and had finally gone mad, then there was the concern that she was just excited because she saw sparkles and thought of fireworks and well you know she does like shiny things. But the fact of the matter is this, Miss Amber's fiance is building a custom chopper and well she has had the privilege of watching the metal cutting, welding situation that has been going down in the garage, and well ya its way sparkly!

You can only imagine the patience that Joe must have to not only be willing to teach Miss Amber to weld, but the pure frightening fact that she was using a scorching hot welder is enough to make any man shutter in fear! Not to mention as stated earlier the darling girl wanted to sport a ruffle jacket and rings, and necklaces about it. The poor man had to have been thinking "What in the world have I begun?" But like a champ he simply with no raise of the voice, or even under the breath "What the Haiti is she trying to do?" he simply just looked at Miss Amber and said "No you can not wear that get a shirt on and no jewelry". To which in true Miss Amber form gasped in horror, and was shocked about the whole deal but complied by wearing a hot pink shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes which for the record she didn't even try to wear heels to weld! (we were so proud;)

Miss Amber in welding gear!

The Girl is Welding!
Here is the scariest part of the whole scenario! She LOVED IT! No lie the girl was a welding fool, and even Joe had to give her props for the effort, and her skill (which skill is used very loosely here but the fact that she didn't start on fire, burn herself, or Joe is speaking volumes for the whole scenario!) Now to say the least the girl surprised all of us and in a good way! She loved doing it, and it really goes to show that even though she may not be a cowgirl she is definitely always willing to try something new even if it is in hot pink ;)

Friday, July 29, 2011

You both want to wear matching jeans?

There are things that occur in the life and times of working retail that well quite frankly often have me puzzled, and yes at times even speechless! So you can only imagine my response to the latest request from a couple that entered the store.

Do you have 2 pairs of these jeans? One in a size 8 and one in a 12?  Here is why I was puzzled it was the man asking, and at the time I thought he was asking for his wife and was wondering why he thought she was a 8 and a 12. But oh ladies you are going to die when I tell you this! I go find the jeans, both sizes and then proceed to hand them over. He hands the 8 to his wife and then he and his wife go to the back to try on the jeans!

Now I think that I am a pretty open minded person, but the idea of my guy sporting the same jeans as I am is well to be honest  a bit creepy! While watching this situation I was biting my lip so hard to keep from laughing that it is still swollen! You see the fact that he was all out of sorts because "My thighs are too wide" for the jeans dang near sent me into the hospital for stitches for my lip! At what point did this man decided that he was meant to sport woman's jeans, and match his wife?

I mean the conversation had to have been epic. "Honey will you wear the same jeans I do? " "Oh hell to the ya I will!" Go grab your purse girl and lets start coordinating all of our outfits and accessories! At that point they both skip to the store for a coordinated shopping trip of nirvana.

I don't know about y'all but the last thing I want is competition when I get dressed up, and dressing alike is best when done in Disneyland with a herd of small children! So I leave you with this vision: A man and woman in matching blinged out pocketed jeans, matching shirts, watches, rings, and sunglasses. Now run for your closet and make sure this never happens to you!



Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Why Are You Vacuuming the Dog!

As you all know we often keep the Lil Twitch for Miss Ryan while she is away and there are times when really one must wonder if this is a secret plot to see what Miss Amber can handle!

Now I am a very fun loving mommy, I try to parent with an even hand and often pride myself on finding humor in all of the little bumps along the road of parenting/childhood. This is often tested tho when you pair the Lil minions with Twitch. You see I truly believe that if it is on their Top 10 Thing To Try List they will often try them out with the aid of Twitch.(secretly I believe he is the distraction for their ploy's)

So you can imagine my excitement when while cooking dinner for the Lil tribe, and trying to well just do the high spots cleaning, while listening to Rori singing, and making sure Lil Dragon was able to get his Icy Pop open to hear the vacuum! Oh the vacuum, this is my most favorite chore of all household duties, and well as you might of guessed I am often the only one to wield this Lil machine. So when I heard the vacuum I was instantly relieved, to think that my oldest was vacuuming the basement! Here is were I really must have been delusional! First off I should have realized when Rori came in and decided to belt out her favorite tune from the Island Barbie Princess that I was in fact being baited!

It was about the time that I came to my senses when Lil Aubry hops up the stairs in a grand execution of skill and purpose and proclaimed " ShelbyLee is vacuuming Twitch, and he looks soooooo Fancy!" That I dang near took out the Lil Dragon Icy Pop and all to make my way to the stairs. I am sure of one thing, there was a hip check to Lil Dragon, a block with the arm to the singing Roo, and a full body check to the Aubry blocking my way. I know I hold nothing back when it comes to rescuing small animals. Especially since that small animal in question was the BOSS'S DOG!

I swear to you that what awaited me took my breath away. There in the second stairwell sits Twitch with my oldest using the brush attachment vacuuming him! Now how in the free world she thought that the vacuuming of a dog was a good idea is beyond me, but never you fear her steadfast logic prevailed. Here is how this convo went:

Me: What in the free world are you doing?

SL&T: Vacuuming Twitch. Twitch looks at me with utter annoyance

Me: On what planet would you think that it is a good idea to vacuum Twitch? (Me unplugging impending danger)

SL & T: Seriously Mom? He is shedding. Hence the vacuum, now can you plug it in?

Me: Um Hello you could hurt him!

SL &T: Ya um, as you can tell he is in immeasurable pain! Not! Mom he is fine, he even likes it. (Pulls Twitch to her while he glares at me like I took his bone)

Me: Fine, but I swear if you suck up an eye don't you dare come crying to me. And if you do suck up and eye you better like to sew because we are going to have to open up a sweat shop because mommy will be unemployed!

SL & T: You got a deal , now plug us in we are trying to finish this before we go for our scooter ride.

Folks there are those days in my life that really I see first hand that God really gets a kick out of seeing how I will handle the boomerang's he puts in my life! I tell you I know for a fact he was having a great laugh at the whole scenario!

Praise be to God Twitch came out of the vacuuming unscathed and honestly looking way good. My daughter has another notch in her belt of See Mom, and I donated money to another bottle of Riesling to calm my nerves. I mean can you imagine telling your boss " Hey, how was your trip? Ya so Twitch has a eye patch, but never you fear I bedazzled the heck out of it and now it gives him a real tough dog edge don't you think?"



Gee Mom I am just vacuuming the dog!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Quad Shot Adventures at Work!

Oh ladies and gents there is a bit of a shocker that has happen in the world of coffee, the big gulp straw! Oh yes, you know how you will hear about those urban tales of pop rock explosions, mentos coke bottle bombs, or the Icey headaches that never end? Well this little urban tale is TRUE!

Is this legal???
I know I will let you take a moment to just take it all in! I am so flippen excited! You see it happen to me today when I went to grab a quick coffee pick me up before work. You see I love me a triple to quad shot in the morning and this was just your ordinary day until the gal hands me over the most amazing creation ever!!!! Not only is it my massive 24 ounce , quad shot , but it has the bestest accessory item in the world the BIG GULP STRAW!!! Oh you have not a clue at the sheer excitement or the possibilities  at the options that this would be giving a girl like me. Of course it did give me a HUGE laugh at the idea of the legality of this situation. I mean is it really a good idea to give miss amber a quad shot equipped with a straw of this magnitude?

Well after getting over the initial shock that there is the option of getting a big gulp straw with ones coffee, and also the worry that I may have to pace myself with this little gem of fantabulousness! So after posting my excitement on Face book, and sending a picture to Miss Ryan of the gift of greatness. I then realized that there could be something to this. Also after sharing this awesome news with my UPS gal, who by the way was just as enamored with the big gulp accessory as I was, I came to the conclusion that there is going to be a real trend starting here.

No tough days here!

Think about it. Going to have a bit of a tough day ahead? Heck go get you a coffee with a Big Gulp straw! You can totally forgo the use of an IV if you have a Big Gulp straw! I mean folks between blogging, ordering, pricing, and steaming new merchandise the store is a hopping and well its only going to get better! I mean any time you need a Lil somethin somethin to move your booty at work grab you one of these little dandy's and you are sure to be more productive than a sweatshop with a deadline!



Enjoy Your's Today!


So there is my little gift to you for the day, if you are feeling a little sluggish you just go get you a coffee with a big gulp straw and all will be right in the land of la.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Attack of Receipt Machine

First I must warn you if you have or have had any heart issues please read with caution due to the sheer unbridled , unwarranted, full on attack via the Receipt Machine!

So here is how my Lil day has started. I was happily enjoying an amazing convo with one of my favorite gals here in town Kathy Robson and all was right in the land of La. Then when I went to ring up her sweet new belt etc. the Receipt Machine refused to print. So after fighting with it checking all the normal things, power, paper, horoscope, weather, you know the works it still wouldn't work! Kathy being the gem of a gal that she is didn't mind and so when she left I decided I was going to have a little discussion with the Receipt Machine.

Now it may amaze you but I do speak not only Double D, Rocki Gorman, Boulet, but printer/fax/phone as well! I know you are all soooooo impressed with my language skills you can stop clapping, oh you are all to kind, but really stop clapping its getting awkward.

It was during our discussion that the Receipt Machine all up and decides to go Loco! Seriously starts printing off a cryptic code and by will not stop folks it went through the rest of the paper! Oh and as if that wasn't enough it up and went even more crazy and when I refilled it the crazy thing went right back to the Tales from the Crypt code printing again! I mean what the ficus?

So as you can imagine I instantly thought oh great now not only do I get attacked by cross's , ladders, and crazy cowhides, but Receipt Machines have it out for me as well! And I don't know about you but I am starting to get a little paranoid! I mean not to be all sorts of superstitious about it but, one does start to get a bit of a complex when inanimate objects are going out of their way to get you!

I mean what would you think? Not to mention I swear the rodeo poster all framed and hanging up behind me is well a wee bit intimidating, and one must wonder if the flowers on the Vogt case are going to just jump and get me during a dusting session! The possibilities are quite endless on the dangers in this little store! Not to mention add the fact that a bank robbery went all sorts of wrong in this building and one can only imagine that the culprits could very well want to go all sorts of poltergeist on me! Oh and after this sweet I am going to go all sorts of crazy on you, the dang machine again decided that it would not listen and print what I want but oh it will go head on into printing all that cryptic code, which I honestly believe is not saying I am everly so pretty!

If you are thinking that you haven't seen any post's on Facebook from Miss Amber for hours please come to the store just to make sure that I am alive and not being pinned down by one of the dangerous items that surround me!

Ya won't print a receipt heck no but I will print cryptic I am not your besti code!

See really like I speak evil!

It looks benign as all get out , but evil lurks inside!

It wouldn't stop printing!

Not even a little bit amused or impressed!

Buy this it is in a frame and I am frightened of it jumping down on me! Its yours for $50.00!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Special Moments and Memmories

You see after having Miss Ryan over for "A great you are back dinner" and her getting to survive a dinner with the wee ones, and having a great catch-up chat while Lil Dragon was a zombie, and died on the floor in front of us due to not wanting to eat all of his spaghetti before he got strawberries. Not to mention the on going commentary from ShelbyLee, Rori and Aubry it was quite funny to see that there are just well special moments that you only want to share with those that matter.

Any of you that has met Miss Ryan and Miss Amber know that these girls are well close, and also that they truly hold those that are in their lives close to their hearts. It is from little moments such as a good laugh over a crazy week spent with Twitch and the Kiddo's or a good catch up chat over wine with strawberries you are going to really see how down to earth these girls are.

It would surprise you all to learn that Miss Ryan is well one of the Emergency contacts for many of her friends with little one's, and she is also one of the first to be called if Miss Amber needs someone! She loves to cook, and can bake cookies that Miss Amber has been know to scarf down like a escapee from Fat Camp! She is also GREAT with little ones! Miss Amber's son has proclaimed that he will marry her on more than one occasion, and the girls just love the fact that they get Twitch as well as goodies from Miss Ryan often.

It would also surprise you to learn that tho Miss Amber speaks of her little one's often she is well a very private person when it comes to her babies, her home and only her dear friends are invited in to share her family. This is a shock to many who will often state Miss Amber is so fun and social, she is fun and social she just is also very protective of those she holds near and dear to her.

After the dinner with Miss Ryan, Miss Amber had to laugh at the fact that she well as always went into mommy mode and before she knew it she had served up Miss Ryan right along with the little ones! With out even thinking twice! You see Miss Amber is possessed by Martha Stewart in the kitchen and will often find herself just taking care of anyone that happens to be in the kitchen with her! Its just well how she rocks it, and thank goodness Miss Ryan just fell right in step with the program because bless her she didn't even think twice about the fact that she was handed her salad, dinner, and drink with silverware and napkin other than to bow her head when Miss Aubry lead the prayer for dinner.

It is moments like these that both girls are well proud of. They are genuine loving, caring, christian and family first kind of girls and you are able to see this both in their lives in and out of the store. So come and visit these two and get a chance to enjoy the difference in a store that is run and operated with down home values!


Cupcake's dang good and uber pretty too!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Why Of Course I will watch Twitch for you!

Okip here is the first thing you must do before sitting and reading, get your coffee, tea, a paper towel or napkin, and your phone to order Miss Amber a day at the Spa for when you are done reading.(thank you)

So as many of you are aware Miss Amber and Twitch are besties, and Miss Amber's lil munchi - chi's are all sorts of about Miss Ryan. So when given the chance to take care of Twitch while Miss Ryan vacationed to Oklahoma Miss Amber practically begged or well to be honest demanded Twitch stay with her.

This was all fine and dandy, and in the land of La this could have very well went as smooth as Fashion Week in New York minus the angry hungry models (hehehe I so crack myself up). Any hoo, Miss Amber was so convinced that the stay would be full of trips for lattes, and walks in the evening, followed by well a choir of angels  singing at bed time. Ya we know we don't know what Miss Amber was drinking but it must have been dang good for her to think for one single second that four children + Twitch would equal anything but Crazy!!

For those of you who have been lucky enough to meet the little darlings that Miss Amber has you are all at this point wiping up the beverage that just sprayed from your mouth and nose's when reading about the scenario that Miss Amber thought was going to happen. Its all good she TOTALLY backs y'all y'all up.

Now for those of you who have only heard little snippets here and there about the four little mites here is the run down description of them : ShelbyLee 13 who acts like she is 35 (has mind of evil scientist), Aubry 9 loving, bedazzling, and mischievous (often root cause of all evil plans), Rori 7 who loves singing and acting (often accompanies her actions with song), Aiden aka Lil Dragon perfect in all ways due to his brown eyes(Miss Ryan will back this up).

It was a great day in the neighborhood the evening that Twitch arrived. Miss Amber was playing domino's with Lil Dragon, the kids were all super excited for the furry visitor and I mean really what could go wrong? Ah Miss Amber bless her lil heart, if she could have only known what was to be her future!

Night one went with no bumps, and other than ShelbyLee and Lil Dragon fighting over who Twitch was to sleep with all was fantabulous. (poor naive girl) Miss Amber and Twitch got their Triple Shot and puppy treat and headed to the store. She took him home at lunch so he and his best friend Lil Dragon could chill, and actually went back to work all sorts of content and peaceful (silly silly girl)

Then it started. You see when Miss Amber is away the little ones will play and truth be told the little darlings are never going to be able to get away with a crime due to the fact that they like to not only document their liaisons with photos but also with song as well! Oh ya you see these are not your average children, not only do they have the capability of creating the most detailed plans of attack, but they are like a well oiled machine when it comes to following through with the plan.

So while Miss Amber was working at the store she started to receive a plethora of photos with captions! Oh ya that's right why just send a pic when you can narrate it with a caption? The first photo was of Twitch happily dressed in a lime green polo shirt, in the loving arms of Miss Rori, caption Doesn't he look hansom?





K so I get what you are thinking oh how cute, what sweet little darling children. Truth be told if that was the only photo Miss Amber would have thought the same. The next photo is of the darling Twitch sittin in his sweet polo like he wears clothes all the time! caption "Oh ya, that's just how he rolls" gotta love the ghetto commentary from miss ShelbyLee.



By the end of the work day though Miss Amber thought seriously about just hiding in the store for the evening she went home. What was awaiting her was a scene like nothing she had seen before! Through the door she walks and there she finds the house quiet! That's right the evil creature's  were nowhere to be seen and in all reality in any other family this would be right as rain but, in Miss Amber's years of experience this was a stage 4 on the Terrorist scale for emergency!

She ran through the house and found nothing! Then she noticed that the shoes of the lil mites they were a missing! She then went out on the deck and what do you think she found? That's right Lil Dragon and the 3 Musketeers were all running back and forth while wait for it, pushing Twitch in the Tonka truck! I mean why not schlep the dog back and forth and run like you are in a relay race in the Olympics? I mean heck whip lash Not an Issue, and who care's if we don't have our coats on (mind you the dog is dressed!) . After gathering up her best mean mommy voice and biting her lip so she wouldn't laugh out loud at the craziest relay race she has ever seen Miss Amber stated  " get the dog out of the dump truck, and get your little booty's in the house you are all going to catch a cold!"  Most children well they would listen...Miss Amber's chillens on the other hand well they way the odds, and all look to Miss Aubry to see what her take is on the tone in mommy's voice (she is often in trouble and so she knows when to listen and when to not) . And due to the fact that Miss Aubry didn't even stop pushing the Tonka truck or stop telling Rori to and I quote "Hurry Run Him to ShelbyLee, before she gets down the stairs!" You can just imagine the dismay, and well the need for a glass of wine Miss Amber felt at that moment.

Now folks here is the deal-i-oso , this i just one of over a thousand incidents that Miss Amber went through during the Twitch stay. In all honesty when she heard Osama was captured and killed she checked to see that all the children and the dog were to be accounted for.(they may be evil, but they are true Americans) So keep reading our blog and enjoy the next few months on the Twitchets page.



Monday, April 25, 2011

Just a normal day with Twitch

As you all are aware Twitch is well pretty flippen sweet, and quite frankly a true fixture in our store and lives. He gets asked for more than me or Miss Ryan, and pretty much thinks he runs the show. It is pretty bad when I am so excited to go to work and instead of "Oh Yay your here!" Its so where is Twitch?, or my favorite is the well we just came to see Twitch!

So due to his extreme popularity I have done what was needed and sat with our furry Lil friend and got the low down on the day in the life of Twitch. (your welcome)

MA: So how does your day normally start?

T: Well often I need to prep myself for a busy day, and since I have been blessed with natural good looks I don't have to do really anything. (must be nice!)

MA: Now when you are with me and the kiddos we normally get the kids, breakfast , and a talk to the President out of the way before 8. How does this go with Miss Ryan?

T: Well she is always doing something and I am constantly trying to brainstorm on new products, and displays for the store, not to mention we are always on the go so I do alot my thinking in the car and at the ranch.

MA: I see. So when it comes to the ranch how do you  do all you do?

T: Well beings how I am kind of a BIG DEAL at the ranch there is just no end of things that need to be done! From trying to train my cat, to debriefing the new colts, and even having to show the steers how to play the game of life! I am basically moving the entire time, and you know I am a perfectionist!

MA: You mentioned you have a cat? How does a dog obtain a pet cat? Is that even legal?

T: Oh yes, it is definitely legal. (pauses and yawns.) I basically just got him because no one else wanted him. He has been a bit tough to train but I find he makes a good effort, and I very seldom have any problems with him.

MA: As you know you have become quite famous here in the store , has fame gone to your head? How do you remain so grounded?

T: Oh you know me I like the simpler things in life, a good chew toy, lots of running space, and extravagant trips to coffee with Miss Amber, and car trips with Miss Ryan.

MA: Well Twitch it has been a pleasure!

Now Twitch after the interview not only did a photo shoot in the store with Miss Amber, but he then was off and running with Miss Ryan to the ranch. To say he is a multi talented for a canine is well just the tip of the iceberg when you get to know this cow dog.
Always a multi tasker Twitch during the interview checking the street traffic.

Twitch and his good friend Charlie

He not only is good at retrieving but also picking out boots!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Hello God It's Me Miss Amber

So here is the thing I pride myself on being a pretty sweet gal, nice, respectful, and genuine. Now saying this I must bring to you blog readers a rough lil situation in which either God is trying to tell me something, or Miss Ryan needs to hang things on the wall a little better.
You see here I was just minding my own lil business, filing the Boulet file (which means trying to match this with that) and enjoying the great song by Zac Brown and Alan Jackson "She's Walking Away"(feel free to send tickets for Miss Ryan and Miss Amber ;)


exhibit A : cross jumps!



What in the Ficus just happened?
And all of a sudden I am attacked by the cross hanging on the wall by the Boulet Boot Display! I kid you not, the cross jumped off the wall and landed on Ferdinand! Right by my desk I might add! What in the holy manolo blahniks is a girl to think! I mean come on people though I may be a little much for some (I am a lot like Chinese food either you love me, or you like fries, for those who like fries I kindly offer packs of ketchup) So for the unwarranted assault on Ferdinand and my nerves I was really wondering what in the world this was suppose to mean?
wall where it was hanging.(very suspicious I agree)
I mean really how many of you have been accosted by a cross? What? What did you say ? None of you? See what I mean this is either the work of our God from above, or Miss Ryan is not hanging things on the wall with sturdy enough nails. Now due to the fact that I have been in the Cowgirl School of Miss Ryan I really must say normally when that girl hangs something it doesn't budge!
I worked an entire year with 3 crosses hanging on the wall behind me and not once was I attacked! So you can imagine the shock when this cross just up and relocated itself! And you know i so would have been totally helpful if it had just said "Miss Amber here is the deal-i-oso, I would rather be on the other wall" I mean ladies and gents I would have been all over that idea like a group of Jenny Craig dieters in a Lil Debbie aisle!
You can buy this now available cross for your home $50.00!!!
After the initial shock of this situation had time to resonate in my little mind, and my heart was placed back in my chest I got the cross and kindly explained that it would love more than anything to live resting on the floor in the back til it was bought or til Miss Ryan came back.
I must say though the jokes that have been going through my head have been pretty great! Like "Ya God wanted my attention so he gave me a little sign!" or "I thought I was doing good but God thinks I need to carry the cross!" You see I am even positive when I get jumped by crosses! And once again this just totally re-iterates the fact that working retail is dangerous!
Seriously you name one job that you can have the following incidents: ladder failures, cowhide attacks, angry dress form attacks, and last and certainly not the least Cross attacks! Now I know some of you are having that thought of "Was this foul play?" Could Miss Amber be getting attacked by someone in the store? Now, now you crazy kids Twitch loves me. No really we totally get along!

He does like the spotlight....
And even through all of this I am still the sweet, coffee addicted, heel loving , girl that you all know! I mean come on people I am so worried that this was a sign that I actually did a mental tally on whether or not I have been sending up my thanks, and praise for all that the Lord has blessed me with. This brought me to the bucket list of thanks. I recommend that you all take a moment each day to send up one blessing that he has given to you. And leave a comment on your blessing from today for us all to see!
I will start: I was blessed with my wonderful family.
disclaimer: no crosses, or miss amber's were injured in this incident.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Rack's and Pacer's

Anyone who works with the public is bound to have those day's where you really start to wonder why there is not a camera taping this for YouTube! Cereal Shoes!

Now Twitch was not here in the store today to help me and believe me I sooooo needed that little happy distraction to aid in the taming of the craziest Pacer EVER!!! What is a Pacer Miss Amber? Gather around and let Miss Amber explain.

 All woman will tell you there are two types of husbands when shopping : The Rack's and the Pacer's. The Rack's are like handy little helpers that hold your coat, purse, and any item that you may need to re-try on just to make sure it looks good. The Racks are sweet , quiet , and very very supportive. (No lie ladies one special Rack is one of the biggest cheerleader's for his wife I have ever seen!).

Then there are the Pacer's oh the Pacer's these poor tortured souls that display such pain and agony while their wife is  shopping that one almost feels the need to keep the phone handy in case this poor Pacer goes postal! Unlike the Racks, the Pacer's are not sweet, supportive, or even willing to aid in the holding of anything!

 Girl's you know, you have seen them by the dressing rooms, pacing back and forth like a lion in a zoo, making such observations as the dislike of EVERY item that they see on their significant other. They gasp at the idea of trying things on, and will nearly pass out when the gal wants to try on boots too.

But ladies the entertainment factor of watching a Pacer in action is that of watching the finally of your favorite t.v. show with out commercials! I swear to you every time I get a Pacer in the store I try my dangest not to stare! Oh, but it is far to interesting to take your eye's off of the situation!

Today was a SUPREME Pacer day!!! Oh ladies the Pacer of all time came in today and I have given him the title of Supreme Pacer Ala King!!!! Girls I couldn't take my eyes off of this guy. From the gasping over the idea of her trying on clothes, to the full on tantrum that is only comparable to a 2 year old with out a nap and on an iv of Mountain Dew! This was the moment in which I swear to you if I didn't think that he would pounce me like a Mountain Lion at the suggestion of me taping him for YouTube I soooo would of asked!

No lie he almost fell to the floor when she went to get a different size of shirt! It got to be almost a sport for me to see what next would set off the Supreme Pacer Ala King! Now of course I was humane to him I even offered him a chair to which I might add he replied " If I sit we will be here FOREVER!" the best part of his reaction was the whine in his tone and the way he placed his hand on his forehead like he was acting out a scene from Gone With the Wind! 

The wife was a gem of a girl and you could see that by the fourth shirt and second pair of jeans she too was my comrade in the game of Don't Break the Ice but in the Pacer form! He would whine, she would grab a dress, he would gasp and I would hand her a pair of jeans, he would stalk back and forth on Ferdinand and she would ask for a pair of size 8 boots!

By the end I believe she was the victor due to the fact that when she finally settled on a wrap he almost went through the door he was so excited! She smiled thanked me for the help, I smiled and thanked her for the purchase ( and thanked her in my head for the entertainment!)

This has got to become a reality show somewhere! I mean you can almost see the previews for it on TLC now! The material for this show would never be boring, or the same and you can guarantee that it would be a hit!  I kid you not once you have seen a Pacer in action you are going to always appreciate the Racks, but crave the entertainment of the Pacer's that walk in the store!

(disclaimer : No Pacer's were harmed during this shopping experience)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Cowhide Hanging Situation

Oh it is so cute when I think that I can do things! I mean like today for some reason I was like hells ya I can hang that cowhide! I mean really how hard could it be? I already know how to wield a hammer and nails, and I have dang near mastered the ladder!
So after vacuuming and shaking out my furry little friend who resides on the floor I thought poor Lil guy he is always getting stepped on and I mean can you imagine the damage that is doing to his hair? The split ends must be out of control!
It was with this brilliant revelation that I Miss Amber got all sorts of Handy Manny! I mean you guys should of see my mad skills! I grabbed the hammer and the nails (oh ya I knew right were they where too! ) And I was like hold the phone I will get the ladder too, I mean I was on a roll! It was like watching a master carpenter at work! The ninja skills were all being shown, (wax on wax off) and for a minute there I forgot who I was and actually thought this was going to go just as planned in my head! (first mistake)
Now all went smooth as butter I put the ladder up, set the hammer and nails on the Lil shelf thingy, and proceeded to grab my Lil cow hide buddy Ferdinand. Here is were things turn really , really bad. So I am a little person and well the hide is bigger in size and arguably in weight too. Now when I had shook him out I realized that this was done by me pulling the hide out to the front down the steps and then standing and shaking (it was exhausting! which should have been a BIG sign).
Well I pulled Ferdinand over to the ladder, and then like it would help I put the hide on the clothes rack, in theory I was going to gain leverage with the ladder and easily pull the hide up. Here is the thing the ladder is not all that stable when you try to use it in this manner! I kid you not I had one hand on the ladder, one on the hide and well I took a total digger ladder, hide, me all into the clothes racks on the wall!
Now it is at moments like this that you either laugh or cry, I busted out laughing at the idea of someone walking in and finding me with the hide , and ladder on me impaled by the waterfall clothes racks full of Double D!!!! It was at this moment when I got out from under the hide, ladder, and Double D that I had to shake my head and say "I couldn't make this kind of material up!"
After regrouping, and putting away the death ladder, hammer, nails, and re-situating the hide of Ferdinand back on the floor I realized he must get sold! He is very comfy to lay on, has fabulous coloring and coat, and well you would be saving Miss Amber from a death by cowhide!

Look I was prepared!

That's right I even knew where everything was!

Notice Double D Jackets, and a innocent looking ladder! (EVIL Ladder!)

Arm Injury from tumble! (Retail is Dangerous People!)




Miss Amber being comforted by Ferdinand (he is everly so soft!)



You can have Ferdinand for only $250.00

Monday, March 14, 2011

You Want Me to What?

Oh folks here is a tale of the most intriguing situation that I have experienced since the painted lady of the summer. You see if you are in retail you are going to Totally understand this situation and if not you are going to be shocked and amazed at the insanity that is running among you in society!
I must tell you it has been quite a surprise to me that in working retail you actually have individuals that will come into your store and wait for it try to sell stuff to you!
Oh you say that just doesn't happen! Well than you are totally missing the latest trending topic on Twitter! You see I have been asked to buy gold coins(not really gold just coins but the whiskey schlepping leprechaun swore they were gold), beaded hat bands made out of wait for it ORIGINAL Indian beads (not sure if these are true beads from Indians because they strangely resembled the ones from Wal-Crazy), paintings that were by an original artist even tho the artist was not the one selling the paintings (what is a non original artist?), or my new favorite the situation that walked in the store on Sunday.
So I was peacefully working at the desk and enjoying the productivity of the day when in enters a gal with more sequins than Cher in Vegas on EVERY piece of clothing!(picture Cher in bob mackie 1985 with not as much class) Innocent enough, I grabbed my sunglasses to help with the glare and welcomed her in (OK so no I didn't put my sunglasses on but I so could have!) But what was to follow her grand entrance is still mind boggling! Out of her over sized, over bedazzled purse she whips out a jacked up over dressed poodle! Wait it gets better "Do you like my little dogs outfit?" It is at this moment in my head I was like not so much crazy lady. I smile and say sweetly "Its original"
The whole time ladies and gents I was praying that there was a recovery ward in the hospital for the be dazzler that was used to make this little dog resemble a disco ball!
She than proceeds to put the sad little dog down, and you guessed it bust's out of her purse Dog Clothes!!! Oh ya folks she not only makes these little torture suits for her little dog but other's too! I ask you where is PETA when this kind of abuse is happening? Now it was at this moment while she was rattling on about the little bedazzled straight jackets for dogs that I thought "I must be getting punked! So of course I was looking all over for cameras and Ashton Kucher to jump out from behind the Vogt cabinent. Sad part of this, he never popped out!
So while faced with the moral dilemma of how to save the little disco ball who was avidly trying to escape his own little straight jacket from the Bee Gee era (no lie folks he was covered in red, gold, and wait bright blue rhinestones! on a gold lamay fabric oh the horror!) I say nicely "mam we are not in the pet business, but thank you". Now when faced with crazy you have got to use all of your Ninja skills and be ready for the pounce! You see apparently this was the worst thing that I could have ever said to her! She proceeds to give me a speech on how the dogs of Red Lodge need to be warm during this terrible weather and how there are all of these freezing dogs due to their lack of having her bedazzled torture suits! I swear to you this was a speech that I had to wonder if it was being dictated to her from PETA themselves! I again nicely say "Sorry we are just not in the pet business"
 To which she grabs the poor unlucky poodle  holds him up to me and says "You know you can't say no to his Lil face!" So it was at this moment that I being the meat eating, non-bedazzle wielding torture suit advocate for small animals stated like I would to my little dragon when he asks for something as ludicrous as this used my mean mommy voice (it can bring everyone back to earth). "Yes I can say no to him, and you as well because we are just not in the pet business."
It was at this comment and her understanding my no nonsense demeanor that she grabbed her 1970's clothing line of torture straight jackets shoved them and the little disco ball of a poodle in her purse and stomped out.
Here is the deal-i-oso, I am a pet lover hello I adore Twitch and all four of my children! But when you are willing to create fashion faux pauxs on little dogs that is wear I draw the line! I mean seriously! Why in the world would she A.) think we carry torture devices for dogs? B.) Think that our store is obsessed with bedazzle craziness? C.) That I was the type of girl who would aid in her demonic plan to turn animals into disco balls or worse Liberace!
I can not even tell you how hard I laughed at the time that it would have taken to wield that be dazzler the way this gal did! I mean I will totally give her props for going all sorts of Martha Stuart with her vision of torture straight jackets. Heck I will even give her props for having the patience to put these little torture devices together to match her own scary over rhinestoned ensembles! I mean ladies you have to give her major props for standing by her true adoration for Liberace the rhinestone king!
In short I must say it is chance encounters such as these that I am positive God has a sense of humor! And please say a little prayer for the little disco ball of a poodle that is being tortured daily by these bedazzled straight jackets!



Not the dog, but here is the general idea of the situation I was faced with!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Modest is Hottest! Guest Writer Ryan Sankey

While Red Lodge’s glacial location tends to be a policing force in the area of skin exposure, summer is on its way and your own good sense is going to have to take over where Mother Nature and her arctic conditions left off.
Now, I know none of you dress in a way that makes people whisper, giggle or wince when you walk by. You simply wouldn’t do that; you have too much class to sacrifice your style and self-worth in the name of sex appeal. So, since none of you need this column, let’s talk about all those people who do!

What we say as she walks by:  “Wow honey! The invitation was for you and a guest. Not you and “the girls” out for a night.”
What we wish we could tell her: Unless you are going for a job interview in Wells Nevada, cleavage should not be the center of your show. If you are looking to be a stylish woman, having all the merchandise out on display is a clear, no. No matter how brilliant, serious and forthright you are, the general population is going to have a really hard time taking you seriously.
What we say: “Did you see her? That dress must have been painted on! I mean there is fitted and there is Jello bound in saran wrap!”
What we wish we could tell her: Well, honestly we want to tell her about the Jello and saran wrap comment. Honestly, if that won’t give someone cause for reflection, nothing will.
What we say as she walks by:  “Has she never heard of leaving something to the imagination?”
What we wish we could tell her: Skin is to an outfit what wine is to a good meal; a little enhances and a lot ruins (and leaves you in regret afterwards). Not all skin is created equal. Its location on the body and the body on which it is located makes all the difference. What I am going to say next is going to sting, so if you are thin skinned (no pun intended) skip to the *.

If you got it, flaunt it (tastefully), if you don’t, PUT IT AWAY! Not everyone is meant to wear ultra low rise jeans, cropped shirts, mini skirts and snuggly little cashmere sweaters. There is nothing sexy about doing a plumbers impression every time you even slightly bend over. Nothing sexy about a midsection that jiggles when you move. Nothing sexy about legs that look like cottage cheese. Nothing sexy about arms that swing. Nothing sexy about things rolling around under a thin fabric. This is not bashing, it is simply a statement of fact. If you are, in truth, concerned with how you look, you need to admit to yourself where you are in life and what looks good and what does not. Here is the biggest thing – You are not merely how you look! Your worth comes from a far broader spectrum. Having breasts does not make you a woman and having them running the show does not make you sexy.

*For a guy’s perspective, I conducted an informal survey of my male friends via text message (very scientific). Below are their comments which have only been edited for spelling. Names have been withheld to protect the innocent (such as they are).

Skin is great… for the first 10 seconds
Well, like most guys, a scantily clad good looking girl will catch my eye. But that’s about all they do.

Looks will only get you so far…and eventually they change

… I wouldn’t want to run around with a girl that’s dressed like a semi professional prostitute. I briefly dated a stripper once a long time ago so I’ve been down that road.

After that…
One of the most important things is confidence. That makes or breaks sex appeal. The woman doesn’t have to be the supermodel type, but with confidence can sell herself as such.

Self sustainable/ independent, open minded, glass half full

I think we want a woman who looks good when she’s dressed up to go to town, we want to be proud of our sweetheart and show her off and I am sure women want to feel that way about themselves as well. Clothing certainly can affect self esteem in that regard. A recent girlfriend type person I ran around with had some scars from skin cancer surgery on her chest and back and she was very self conscious about what she wore. To me she was beautiful and I didn’t even notice them but she was aware, had great fashion sense, dressed very conservatively to cover them and always looked great.

So, how do you get sexy without crossing the line into trashy?  A little common sense is a good place to start. Take your surroundings into account before you leave the house. Consider not only if you are going to be comfortable in what you are wearing, but if the people around you are going to be comfortable. If the V-neck sweater you are wearing is going to make your grandma cringe at dinner, have enough respect and courtesy to wear something else.  Finally, pick a classy friend and enlist them to help you make decisions on outfits in question.
Keep in mind sexiness for every body type can be found in some very interesting places:
  • A starched white shirt – a crisp white shirt can be a magic bullet when you are looking for effortless sex appeal.
  • Good posture – Head up, shoulders back and a fearless stride will make any outfit fade into the background as you become the feature.
  • Soft fabrics-there is just something inviting about a fabric that begs to be touched.
  • Heels- with jeans, dresses or skirts, heels instantly add a feminine spice that is hard to ignore.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Give your All and Get 110 % Back!!!

There have been many complaints lately that have come across my path with jobs, life, economy and just that how do you love your job Miss Amber? Isn't it hard to always be upbeat, even when its snowing and you see no one? Ah this is so funny to me you see there are many things in my life that I love and my job is totally one of them why? Well read this and maybe you will be able to understand how I am able to do what I do and heck it may help keep you be up beat in your job too!
I for one well I like to sell um EVERYTHING!!! I love making personal goals for the month and then seeing if I can top them. Often I like to pick a certain line and well run with it! This is the month of Rocki Gorman and I have chosen her do to the fact that I love love love selling jewelry and well her items are uber unique and fun to promote! They start from a lower end on price and range right on up there with the more pieces that you want, plus you can make Set's out of her items and that makes me happy. You see its more bang for your buck and why not pass on a savings to those you sell to?
I am a bit of a sales high junky. You see I get more enjoyment from selling a great item to a person than they do obtaining it! Its a bit of an obsession, you see I am a goal oriented type of a gal and it is so fun to reach those goals and see the excitement and happiness on the faces of my customers!  I think that when in sales you need to LOVE your products, KNOW your products, and ADORE your customers!!! You see anyone can sell things but can you sell with a good clean conscience? I can and that is because I love, know and adore. These are the top secrets of the trade ladies and gents I mean Hello this is sweet info and tips for any of you in retail or life!!!
You may say "But I just can't get into the items that the store I work at sells" . OK not to be mean but that sounds like an excuse to me. You see I am as far from cowgirl as you can get, but I came into the store and picked the lines I loved and the clothes that I could definitely sport cowgirl or not. You see you need to understand that the line of clothes, jewelry, etc are about the people that are making, selling, and working with you for these lines. I adore the sales reps that we have, and know and love them by first name, and we work together constantly to get in special orders,  fun pieces that we can't live with out, and more. You see when you know the product and the people behind the product you are bound to be able to back it, support, and sell it with satisfaction and knowledge!
"But Miss Amber I am bored with the same ol same ol routine". This is such a cop out! Listen when you enter into any position be it in sales, accounting, teaching, you have to constantly want to bring more to the job. If you have a good relationship with your boss like I do and a true passion for your job and the business you are in you can ALWAYS add to it! For example as many of you know we have a website http://www.sagebrushsirens.com/. This is a HUGE part of our company! Now if I were to just be like eh I don't do web site's and show no interest in learning the In's and out's  of this part of our company you can only imagine how much of a disadvantage I would be at in sales! If you work for a company it is your RESPONSIBILITY to learn all aspects of that business! Also so much of becoming a name as a store is being out there! I shamelessly promote Sagebrush Sirens to EVERYONE!!! I work on the blog as a way to give us a face in the public minds, and we both work on Face book and Twitter to promote sales, products, and events.  If you are willing to give your all believe me your boss will notice and you are going to feel excited to work everyday!
"What do I do if I have an idea and am afraid to bring it my boss?" NEVER EVER BE AFRAID!!! Listen your boss is wanting to make their business a success and any ideas that you can bring to the table is a help! It is nothing for me or Miss Ryan to send links via text for new products, ideas for ad's or just fun little things that we find to each other! You have to become fully engulfed in your position!  I love what I do and this is a great advantage I know, but you can love ANY job if you take the right attitude!
Also look at every customer as a contact! The people that I sell to are fast friends! I adore the customer's that I sell too, and almost all of them are friends outside of the store! This is the key don't treat those that you sell to as anything less than a good friend! The key to any successful career is to make good connections, and life long friendships from your meetings!
"I am constantly hitting a rut in my job" So we have all been there were there are just those days  that you feel like you have the case of the Monday's! Push through it! If you have to re-arrange, file, or whatever just give thanks for the job you have and feel blessed for this job! I can't tell you how important it is to name and even list the blessings that you have because of the job you work at! This is a great tip for those days that you have a case of the Monday's that you just can't shake! Often the pros will out weigh any of the con's on one of these days!
So really just love your job, love what you do, and throw your whole heart and soul into any position that you are in and you and your boss are bound to see and appreciate your effort! Plus (shameless plug) Check out my Rocki Gorman Month Select Favorite Items!!!! These are my top picks for the month and all qualify for FREE SHIPPING!!!! Either come see me at the store, or check us out online http://www.sagebrushsirens.com/

3D Cross Path Pendant $182.00
Cloud Earrings Retired Stones and Design $282.00
Ojo de Dios Bracelet Retired $399.00
Vintage Square Earrings $132.00
Vintage 3D Cross Path Pendant $196.00

Monday, February 28, 2011

Differences between Boots & Stilettos

Often it is funny to see and understand the differences between Miss Ryan and Miss Amber. I really think that it is a complete hoot when you see how well the girls get on, and then see how utterly different they really are. This is part of the charm that I think makes Sagebrush Sirens really what it is, think of it this way while Miss Ryan can give you quotes from High Noon and Rio Bravo all while sporting sweet boots, and Miss Amber can give you quotes from Legally Blonde and Clueless while sporting her latest stilettos craze! You are well covered on both sides of the spectrum and really who doesn't love that!
Miss Amber is well to put it quite honestly she is well a bit of a social creature! I mean hello she surrounded herself with a small daycare at home why would you expect her to thrive in a desolate or isolated place.
This in lies the reason that when she saw were Miss Ryan's mom lived she was in complete shock, horror, and felt like she needed to escape to civilization asap! I mean don't get me wrong they live in a beautiful place but to far out for my liking. You see most people enjoy going into seclusion, Miss Amber on the other hand escapes by getting surrounded by many :) The girl searches out her main needs, coffee, shoes, and conversation! With out the three this girl could very well die! So you can only imagine the dismay that a girl like me would and could have about living in the country, and away from a Starbucks.
Now I do adore Miss Ryan and think that the girl deserves a break but when asked if she was having fun on her visit to Arizona  and she responded back with" yes, we roped for 5 hours yesterday and we are moving livestock to the high country tomorrow" well you can just imagine the shock, and well confusion Miss Amber would have when trying to understand, A: Why? B: It is done on a horse correct? C: Um you are close to a Mall right?
This ladies and gentlemen is exactly what I am talking about! Miss Amber would go to vaca to a place she could shop, socialize and relax. Miss Ryan she goes to a place were there is what sounds closely like rodeo activities, and there is the definite promise and guarantee of horses, branding, and roping!
I do believe the best convo was when Miss Ryan stated she was headed to the mall! Oh man you can imagine how everly so excited Miss Amber was about this! I mean come on you take Miss Amber to a mall and there is a full on ritual of shopping that could be considered a religious experience, she can and does actually reach a state of ZEN!
So when talking to Miss Ryan about how the mall was she was in shock and horror that Miss Ryan was just not into shopping and wait ladies, (deep breath!) she only got eye liner, and a dress!!!!! OK first Miss Amber was well close to her triple shot (praise be to the lord almighty!) because she almost passed out! And it was super funny for Miss Ryan to be like "Well I just wasn't in the mood" I mean how do you go to a mall and not be or get in the mood to shop? This was so unbelievable to Miss Amber! Though it was really a very stellar moment! You see Miss Amber is getting the Cowgirl Education from Miss Ryan (which I might add is going very well), but ladies and gents this was the first time Miss Amber could say "Oh girl do I have some things to teach you!" I know right?! Often it is the other way around you know ?
It was at this very moment that Miss Amber felt such inspiration! Probably like Miss Ryan did when she realized Miss Amber didn't know thing one about power tools, rodeo, broncs etc!
So do to this amazing revelation Miss Amber has decided that with time, nurturing, and baby steps she can make Miss Ryan into a shopping Diva like herself! Oh and don't you think for one second Miss Ryan isn't going to adore this LOL (insert a moment for Miss Ryan to gasp)You see it was all quite clear to me the very different view of fun we have when she text that she branded a whole day (wow be still my beating heart!) and wait for it may have destroyed her new jeans! It was at that moment that the distinct difference of why I would never wear my new jeans by Iron Horse to brand or well lets be honest ever brand and she not only would sport her new jeans but she would also well brand! So first steps first we shall keep that genuinely amazing and authentic cowgirl that she is and we will well add a bit of bend and snap to the situation!
Kind of like how she lets me sport my stilettos and climb ladders and use power tools!
You see when she needs shoe advice or for me to take on a so called shoe expert (who I am plotting to prove very wrong at the moment) she calls and if I ever need to know or how to use a tool, horse, or get stuck in an impromptu branding expedition I will speed dial her so quick the world will stop and notice. I mean hello she knows the whole branding deal-i-oso which no lie when she told me of the branding thing I did think out loud "Why is there blood, and fur?" but no worries a customer informed me that is how the ranches put their names on things. Still puzzled why one would willing do this in NEW IRON HORSE JEANS!!!!
So keep reading our blogs and we will update you on the education of both Miss Ryan and Miss Amber I will keep you posted!


You wore your NEW Iron Horse Jeans to do what???




Let us all have a moment of silence for the jeans that were sacrificed for the branding deal-i-oso
Just Drink the Triple Shot Miss Amber!

These were the victim of the branding thingy. May they rest in peace!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Be Honest And Sell More!

How many times have you as a woman been faced with the terrible lighting in the super unflattering mirror at a changing room, and had the sales associate try and convince you that the tangerine orange is TOTALLY your color?
OK first of all you will NEVER deal with that when you shop with Sagebrush Sirens! And here is why. You see Miss Amber is well honest! Plus her paycheck stays the same regardless of whether or not she sells you a lime green t-shirt or not :)
Also she is well probably not the best liar in the world. You see she can't dare to let you leave the store in something that makes you appear dreadful, because she doesn't want you telling people she dressed you like a color blind lunatic! If she says you look good, well you do. If she says in a nice way, um negatory on that one ghost rider, it means put it back and ask her what she would suggest :) As well as the ability she has to try to uplift and help redirect those terrible self images all of us woman are plagued with. You know the ones, oh I can't possibly be a size 10 I have had a child. Or I can't wear short sleeves my arms are flabby. She is going to be the first to tell you if you look Amazing in that great Double D jacket you picked, or if maybe its just not your style.
This is the great ability that Miss Amber has while working at Sagebrush Sirens, you see 90% of the clothes that are in the store are going to be things that she and Miss Ryan have looked at and really well just fell in love with! These girls love the store and there for love to make sure all the merchandise in the store is something that they would love to wear too :)
Plus girls take it from a girl that has been in that dressing room in the tangerine color and had a girl try to convince  her that it was really just the bee's knee's in awesome! If I don't want to be lied to when shopping ( which happens often) I would never let it happen to you!
Really the main goal of any sale in the store is that you #1 LOVE IT, #2 CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT #3 FEEL GREAT IN IT! This is often why I will tell ladies, hey put it back and walk away, if you can't stop thinking about it come back! This is a no guilt way  of shopping plus, come on you know I will put it in the back for you!
So please know that whether you call to make an order, or come in to try things on you are going to be met with honesty, respect, and you are going to leave with a guilt free purchase!

See Service with not only a  smile but integrity too!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Working Retail When Sick

It is a known fact that well Miss Ryan and Miss Amber are well Type A personalities with Miss Ryan having a splash of John Wayne and Miss Amber with a splash of Stepford Wife. So you can imagine that with this mix neither of these girls really likes to ever admit defeat when it comes to a measly little cold. I mean hello if you can walk, talk, and get dressed you can work.

So with Miss Ryan heading off to Arizona for some MUCH deserved and needed time away, Miss Amber is in the store. This can either work one of two ways, do to the fact that Miss Amber is running on DayQuil, Sudifed, and Cough drops. Either the store will be frighteningly quiet (bahahaha, quiet with Miss Amber!) , or under the over the counter medications things are going to be selling like hotcakes because bless her lil heart she wants to make sure she can say Miss Ryan never you fear the store is bustling online and on location with sales like crazy!

It is during the DayQuil induced I will sell like my life depends on it haze that Miss Amber is making the vow to sell out the last 3 Tasha Polizzi Scout Jackets, and the last Double D t-shirts , all before March 3! So here is how this will go, you get these items, Miss Amber keeps her head down and eye on the prize, and Miss Ryan gets to know that even when Miss Amber is ill she can still sell Ice to Eskimos!

Though it will entertain you to all know, that during a sales speech this very morning Miss Amber was hit with a coughing jag that well scared the socks off her customers, and while trying to maintain her cool she actually stated " Yep, hack hack hack, if I had just worn my Tasha coat in this weather , hack hack hack, I wouldn't have this cold!" Must be either the fear of her dying in front of them or the fact that she had a valid point because the lady asked her to hold the coat for her!

You see anyone can work, but to work with a cold, and to sell with a smile is a total different ball game! Not to mention the fact that Miss Amber is sporting the outfit her daughter picked for her today , minus the hot pink hair extensions lol Though the girl made a good call on everything! From the slightly fitted blazer, to the screen print tee that says "Of course I am in Love with You Darling", skinny jeans, and VS furry boots, not to mention the silver necklace and the blingy rose ring , I must say Miss Amber at least looks better than she feels : )

Not so bad for being dressed by the fancy Aubry under cold med influence !

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 So with the amazing cold med haze I am going to continue to charm those who come in , shamelessly sell like my life depends on it online, and re-work the window display. I am seeing boots lots of boots, with more jewelry than should ever be on display, match that with star lights, and led lights and all will be right in the world of retail!